Burger 21 Seeks Additional Franchisees for Greater Washington D.C. Expansion

Burger 21®, a new better burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot® Restaurants, Inc. franchise company based in Tampa, Fla., announced today it is targeting the Greater Washington D.C. area for future franchise development. Target cities include Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park and Rockville, Md.; Alexandria, Arlington, Manassas and Gainesville, Va.; and downtown D.C.

To fuel expansion in the region, Burger 21 will be exhibiting at the Capital Franchise Expo, Nov. 1 and 2 at the Dulles Expo Center, booth No. 209. In addition, the Tampa-based franchise’s development team will also host a franchising Executive Roundtable on Nov. 2 for qualified candidates who are interested in learning more about growth opportunities.

“The Greater Washington D.C. area continues to be a prime target for Burger 21’s future growth and development,” said Mark Johnston, president of Burger 21. “We’re proud of the success of our first Virginia restaurant in Ashburn and look forward to discussing the value of the investment with local entrepreneurs and sharing with them what separates Burger 21 from the competition.”

Burger 21 in Ashburn, Va., is owned and operated by RNJ Management, Inc., an experienced franchise group that has three additional locations committed for development in an area that contains Tysons Corner, Chantilly and Reston, Va. Ray Patel, partner and manager of the Ashburn restaurant’s daily operations, will be available to speak with interested entrepreneurs at the Executive Roundtable to share the group’s experience with opening their first Burger 21.

“We’re excited to contribute to Burger 21’s growth by sharing our personal experience in the Executive Roundtable with prospective franchisees,” said Patel. “From the signing of our initial agreement to the restaurant’s grand opening, Burger 21 provided us with unmatched support and we look forward to opening our three additional locations in the region over the next few years.”

Qualified candidates who would like to attend the Executive Roundtable on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. must RSVP to Ashley Pollard, franchise development manager for Burger 21, at 813-425-6252 or apollard@burger21.com or at http://www.burger21franchise.com/events.aspx. Space is limited, so you must RSVP to attend the event.

To further fuel Burger 21’s national expansion, the company will also host a live webinar on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. EST. To register, or to learn more about franchising opportunities with Burger 21, please visit www.burger21franchise.com/events.aspx.